Technical Director-Temp

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

TelevisaUnivision Dallas is looking for a Technical Director to join our team!

Univision Dallas is looking for a creative Technical Director who will be tasked with the development and production of content for news, sports and commercials for TV, radio, digital and local events. Primary job responsibilities include coding and technical execution utilizing the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control Environment.

This is a hands-on position, and it requires the ability to edit and create multimedia (video/graphics/audio), manipulate creative artwork, and do camera work in studio and on field. Direct during live broadcasts, work with news producers to create and review graphic rundowns for live broadcasts among other technical requirements on the control room. Applicants must have a good understanding of broadcast design and multimedia technologies. Candidates need to be able to take a project from start to finish under minimal supervision and have knowledge of content production for linear, digital, and social/emerging platforms. Most importantly, the perfect candidate should have a good attitude, be proactive and work well in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

1. The Technical Director is responsible for providing the technical production and promotional support for live broadcasts, news and commercials productions including TV, radio, digital and local events.
2. Collaborate with editorial and technical personnel to produce high quality content.
3. Operate robotic camera and video shading controls.
4. Set up and maintain studio equipment and lighting.
5. Creation and utilization of templates to automate production functions including technical directing, audio mixing, video playback, graphic insertion.
6. Detail oriented with ability to work with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
8. Ability to work well under extreme deadlines and multi-task in order to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

YOU HAVE:

1. Experience with Ross Overdrive Production Automation or similar.
2. Experience with advanced production switcher operation and set up, manual and automated graphics play out, robotic camera operation and playback server operations.
3. Basic knowledge of Adobe CC suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition).
4. Professional camcorders and DSLRs (Canon, Panasonic, and Sony).
5. Field production lighting, audio recording, green screen, and studio production environment.
6. iNews, VizRT, vCreative, Smartsheet and news gathering tools is a plus.
7. Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
8. Proficient in written and oral Spanish and English.
9. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be willing to work from office in Dallas, TX.
2. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Physical Requirements (Optional):

1. Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, edit, reach, and sit for up to (8) hours.
2. Ability to lift 50lbs.

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.